New guy in town - take 2

[john_frizell]

New guy in town - take 2

For motors you might want to consider cordless drills; they come complete with a gearbox. There are lots of instructions around on how to get the chuck off and convert them. There is someone on this forum who can sell you wheels, with a 3/8 UNF thread, in sizes from 75 mm to 125 mm; these screw directly on to the 3/8 UNF shaft of the drill. Lots of feathers use this system for drive.

[onionjack]

New guy in town - take 2

I did consider the cordless drill route but Im not really one for doing things the easy way and I like to tinker so decided on a more challenging to build setup. Ive read talk about blue wheels being a good wheel... what are they and where might I find some?

[woody]

New guy in town - take 2

There ...BLUE!...Fairly wide ,robust, give good traction...and available in various diameters.
The Coopers ( Priory Castors / Robochallenge ) on this Forum will supply you with some should you require them.

[woody]

New guy in town - take 2

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[grafix]

New guy in town - take 2

New kids should be taught to make me a decent egg and bacon sarnie BEFORE being permitted to post in these hallowed halls.

[onionjack]

New guy in town - take 2

Egg and bacon sarnies are the wifes forte... Im sure shed be more than happy to cook one up for you if it means I can be on here instead of in her way.